With regard to the question of lighting, it might be worth considering setting up a master lighting system that can be controlled from the bedroom (or safe room, etc, but for this scenario I'm assuming a normal home-owner awakened to an alarm of some kind).

Being able to stay in the dark, while lighting up any zones that one might wish to observe or control, is a double advantage.

"Chokepoint" and "funnel" come to mind.

And, as others said, if there is not a pressing need to move around, don't attempt solo house clearing.